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“I think that's why I wanted to write about seventh grade. I'd say seventh grade is a time when kids are really exploring a lot and becoming aware of the world around them in a deeper way. And they just have sort of have a wider appreciation of what's happening around them. They are seeing themselves from the outside more than they had before.”

Quote by Rebecca Stead

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Rebecca Stead is an American author renowned for her children's literature. Born on January 16, 1968, she graduated from Harvard University with a degree in English literature. Her works have won numerous literary awards, including the Newbery Medal for Children's Literature. more

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